Essays and Research Papers on Human Resource Issues

This 3 page paper consider the key issues that have faced an organisation in the last five years. The issue chosen for this fictitious organisation was the need for change and a failed attempt at change. The bibliography cites 4 sours.

A 10 page paper. This essay open with definitions of a "team" and "strategic planning" with comments regarding the benefits of team based strategic planning. Different types of teams are described with the advantages and disadvantages of each. From that point, the writer discusses the process of team development, group dynamics, and the need for ...

An 8 page paper. The fact that so many firms are multinational businesses means that managers who are capable of managing in a different cultural environment are needed. Since all large major corporations are, in fact, multinational, this inherently establishes the need for individuals who are capable of managing effectively outside their own home country. ...

This 20 page paper examines the concept and manifestation of the psychological contract in the employment relationship. The paper begins with defining the psychosocial contract, what it is and different aspects of this ‘implied’ contract. The paper then considers how it was recognised that there were unseen aspects to the employment relationship and that these ...

This 7 page paper looks at public sector compensation and compares it with private enterprise. Salary is evaluated as well as retirement packages. Recommendations are made. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 9 page paper considers the dilemma faced by many companies, should they promote their top sales person to a sales manager. The paper examines the advantages and disadvantages of the promotion and looks at what other influences, such as personal characteristics, that may influence the success or failure of a promotion. Real cases are ...

This 5 page paper considers the Kreps model of a repeated game between employees and a firm, what this model says about the way a firm deals with its employees and the importance of employee perspective in the employment relationship. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 3 page report discusses research into employee motivation that were known as the “Hawthorne Studies.” Between 1927 and 1932, Elton Mayo and others researched productivity and working conditions at the Bell Telephone Western Electric Hawthorne Works in Chicago were electrical equipment was manufactured. Mayo specifically wanted to find out what connections existed between the monotony of a particular ...

This 3-page paper analyzes a case study which brings up concerns over the effectiveness of flex-time, family leave and other accommodations made for women with families. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 9 page paper considers the personnel procedures, including grievance and disciplinary procedures, in a primary care trust (PCT) and considers the way that they impact on the staff and performance. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 6 page paper considers how teams may give bring advantageous and benefits, but also how they may be costly when used incorrectly. The paper considers a range of team theories and then considers who they may be applicable in real life situations by a company. The bibliography cites 13 sources.

Traditionally the activities an employee undertakes out of work have not been the domain of employer control. This 3 page paper considers how this is changing, with employers seeking to control more behaviour. This is then considered from the perspective of Rawls First Principle of Justice and Kants ideas on autonomy. The bibliography cites 3 ...

A paper which looks at the theory of concept mapping and the way it can be applied to the findings in three research papers from business journals, with specific reference to transnational business organisations and culturally diverse workforces. Bibliography lists 6 sources

A 10 page paper that begins with a short description of Duke Energy Corporation. Duke is then compared to two competitors in terms of size, revenues and income. A human resource problem with the information technology department is described. The writer then develops a plan to correct the problem. Briefly, the IT department was ...

This 10 page paper considers how ethical, and unethical practices may manifest in graduate recruitment programmes. Issues such as the old boy network, discrimination and different types of testing are included in the paper. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

A 4 page paper assessing the value of performance appraisal documents. Developing specific job descriptions can be a tedious task, but it is necessary for everyone to have a point of reference on what is expected and required of any position. The purpose here is to evaluate a job description for a school ...

This 5-page paper reviews functional strategies Starbucks Corporation has used to fuel its success. Areas discussed include production, marketing and human resources. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page report discusses Schor’s 1991 book in which she explains that the typical American family is spending a great deal more time in business and business-related activities which has resulted in a reduction in the amount of time they have for leisure activities. This is not a book review but a “policy analysis” in which the ...

An 11 page plan for studying employers’ attitudes toward hiring individuals with disabilities. Equal employment guidelines and the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act instruct employers that they cannot discriminate against any individual for any reason; the purpose here is to determine whether intended results are being born out in fact. The ...

This 4 page paper gives advice to HR departments using a case study, submitted by a student, as a springboard for discussion. Organization, customer service, and other issues ar addressed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper considers the case of a company that need to change to survive. The changes are to practices and culture. The paper outlines suggested changes, including changing the management style and the introduction of employee evaluations and more training. The bibliography cites 15 sourced.

This 5 page paper considers how leadership is changing in the twenty-first century from the former autocratic models to those that are more flexible. The paper considers ideas from theorists such as Drucker, Handy and Senge. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

A 1 page paper (limited to 200 words) evaluating three job possibilities, determining which would be the best choice. One offers a decent salary but no advancement at a large company; one offers a lower salary with a start-up; the third offers the highest salary in the family business. The paper recommends the ...

A 2.5 page paper that presents a letter in support of an employee who was terminated during a company RIF and later learns that only employees over the age of 55 were terminated. Mary is 57. The paper explains the appropriate sections of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, which prohibits age discrimination. ...

This 3 page paper considers different positive and negative aspects of teamwork. These include issues such as the bring together of greater expertise, the role of dominant team members and aspects of collective responsibility. The bibliography cites 3 sources.